| Tech 10 Alpinestars Boots are about as good as | | | | Weight reduction was something that they |
| they get. Recently they have introduced an inner | | | | consistently kept in mind when developing the |
| ankle brace system, which means they offer | | | | Tech 10 Alpinestars Boots. Previous boots such as |
| even more support than previously. Of course, | | | | the Tech 8's offered excellent support, protection |
| this does improve not just the overall | | | | and flexibility, but the weight of the boot was |
| performance of the boot, but also the structure | | | | slightly questionable. The new Tech Tens now |
| and safety of the boot as well. All of their boots | | | | offer extreme grip, and an extremely lightweight |
| have an ankle protection and support system built | | | | lower structure. |
| into the boot, but the Tech 10 Alpinestars Boots | | | | Pricing |
| take this theory and design to the next level. | | | | If you want the best, you are going to have to |
| They have managed to bring is closer to the | | | | pay for it. A lot of motocross shops advertise |
| body by implementing it on the inside, rather on | | | | the Tech tens in excess of $600. I've reviewed |
| the exterior structure. | | | | the Tech 10 Alpinestars Boots and other cheap |
| Back in the 1980's, they developed a single hinged | | | | motocross gear at my personal website, where |
| boot. This is something that never actually went | | | | they can be found slightly cheaper. |
| into production, but the same concepts are used | | | | Replacement parts |
| today. Instead, they have used to design and | | | | The Tech 10 Alpinestars Boots have a comfy |
| quality of their existing boots and adapted them | | | | biomechanical inner bootie, which is both washable |
| with a redesigned system. The new Tech 10 | | | | and fully replaceable, which means you don't have |
| Alpinestars Boots use a clever but functional | | | | to junk the boot, just because the inner bootie |
| hinged system that is actually double hinged. Of | | | | has seen better days. The same applies for the |
| course, the double hinged system comes from | | | | likes of the buckles. They have been produced |
| the supermoto scene. This being said, the rest of | | | | using much stronger materials than before, but it |
| the boot shows has nothing in common with a | | | | is wise to get some fresh straps and buckles |
| supermoto boot, as they are a lot more durable, | | | | every now and then. |
| to deal with the strains of motocross riding. | | | | Boot Graphics |
| The double hinge was designed with protection in | | | | Believe it or not, they now offer graphics kits for |
| mind. This has been the pure focal point for the | | | | their Tech 10's. These are great when you have |
| Tech 10 Alpinestars Boots, although thanks to the | | | | just purchased a boot, or great when they are a |
| hinges, they now offer a lot more flexibility than | | | | year old or so, giving them fresh appeal. The |
| before! The amount of flexibility that is now | | | | graphics are die cut decals made with vinyl |
| offered means that it is not only easier to ride, | | | | material which last extremely long. They are |
| but it actually puts less strain on the knee and | | | | available in a range of colors and come in two |
| ankle area. | | | | different sizes. Prices for the decals are $59.95. |